Chapter 5
Ronnie walks into the Vic with Jack following closely behind her
Roxy is behind the bar
Roxy- what is HE doing here?
Ronnie- HE said he would walk me over, after last night, where I crashed at the club, no thanks to you
Roxy- sure you did, you probably stayed at his, you're so gullible Ronnie, you always have been, he's an idiot, I thought you would of seen that by now
Ronnie- He may be an idiot for what he's done but at least he's not like Dad
Roxy- what do you mean like Dad
Ronnie- oh forget it, don't worry
Roxy- no I want to know
Ronnie- no it's nothing
Roxy- no, tell me
Jack- leave it Roxy
Roxy- look Jack obviously knows something I don't, otherwise he wouldn't of gone mad like that last night
Ronnie- well what's it to you anyway
Roxy- I knew it
Ronnie- knew what?
Roxy- you are back with him aren't you?
Ronnie- for god sake Roxy no I'm not, but im not going to ignore him for the rest of my life am I?
Just at this point Ronnie's Dad walks in
Ronnie's Dad- Ronnie, I'm sorry about last night honey…
He starts to walk towards her, she backs away and Jack comes and stands in front of her.
Jack- morning
Ronnie's Dad- Oh, hello I didn't realise you were here
Jack- yes well I am
Jack realises Ronnie is still nervous, he takes her by the hand
Jack- well I think we'd better be going, see ya
Ronnie walks out, still hand in hand with Jack, as fast as she can
Jack- sorry I kind of blew it, taking you by the hand, but I could tell you didn't want to be there
Ronnie- it's ok, she's going to find out anyway, and can we go back to the flat? I need to take this test
Jack- yeah course
They go back to the flat and Ronnie takes the test, she comes out once she's done it
She begins to cry
Ronnie- it's…it's…positive
Jack- babe, don't cry, this is good news
Ronnie- I know, but I didn't think it was actually going to be positive and things are well…awkward at the moment…what with everything's happened at the moment and it's just… so complicated
She begins to cry again, Jack hugs her
Jack- Ronnie, I'm so sorry
A tear rolls down his cheek and Ronnie notices this
Ronnie- Jack, what's wrong?
Jack- I've mucked up your life and I'm really sorry you really don't deserve me
Ronnie- I may not deserve you at times, but I want you Jack, do you know how many times I've cried in the last couple of days and it's because I feel I can with you, I haven't cried for years, I was always so tough, but you…you can get through to a part of me I didn't even know was there
Jack- (he smiles) well if we are having a heart to heart here, I must admit you're the only person I've ever cried over
Ronnie- you cried over me?
Jack- yes, when you ended it, because I regretted what I had done big time and thought I had lost you for good (he looks embarrassed)
Ronnie- so you never cried over Selina or Penny?
Jack- no I was upset, but it never brought me to tears, with you it was different, I don't know why and I hardly ever cry, Ronnie I want you to have this baby and I want to be it's father, like a proper family
Ronnie- I'd like that too
She stands up, smiles seductively at him and takes him by the hand and leads him into the bedroom
Jack- well you put on a performance just then
Ronnie- shut up
Jack- Ronnie…
Ronnie- yes…
Jack- I was thinking maybe… would you like to move in?
Ronnie- well I don't know Jack what with Roxy and Aunt Peg and everyone
Jack- it's ok, I understand
Ronnie- you know what, who am I kidding? I don't care what they think anymore, I can do what I like and I'm having your baby so yes I will move in with you, I would like to very much
Jack- (he smiles) are you sure?
Ronnie- one hundred percent
She kisses him gently on the lips
Ronnie- you know what, I'm going to go and tell Roxy right now, everything
Jack- isn't that a lot for her to take in?
Ronnie- yes, but she'll get over it, and my Dad's probably still there knowing him, will you come with me?
Jack- Yeah of course
Ronnie dresses and makes her way over to the Vic with Jack, she storms in and finds Roxy working behind the bar
Roxy- Ron?
Ronnie- might as well tell you this now to get it over and done with I am back with Jack now
Roxy- Ronnie! You are so…
Ronnie- And I am moving in with him
Roxy- What?
Ronnie- And I am having his baby
Roxy stares dumbstruck at her
Roxy- you're what?
Ronnie- having his baby
Roxy looks at Jack questioningly
Jack- it's true
Roxy- I can't believe you Ronnie, after what he did
Ronnie- yes I no Roxy, but when you fall in love, you'll understand
By this time the whole pub had gone quiet
Jack smiles at Ronnie and goes over to kiss her
Jack- drinks on me everyone
Everyone cheers
Roxy- Ronnie are you sure you're making the right decision
Ronnie- Yes, I love him Rox, I don't know why I do but I do and I want to be with him and I know he would never dare do anything like that again
Roxy- only if you're sure, but Ronnie you're having his baby?
Ronnie- yes, I know I was a bit worried at first but it's fine I can cope
Jack comes over hearing the last part of the conversation
Jack- and I will be here for her every step of the way
Roxy- you better look after her Jack I mean it
Jack- I will do
Ronnie smiles, Roxy is glad to see her sister happy again
Roxy- but what was all that about Dad?
Ronnie looks at Jack, he takes her hand and squeezes it tightly
Ronnie- He abused me Rox
Roxy- whatt???
Will Roxy believe Ronnie?
What has Jack got in store for Ronnie?